LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL 57,

BENTONVILLE HIGH 56

Raekwon Rogers’ putback broke a 44-44 lead and put Central ahead for good as the Tigers beat Bentonville.

Central (21-9) built up a 55-46 lead on Cameron Johnson’s two free throws left, but Asa Hutchinson’s 3-pointer pulled Bentonville (16-11) within 57-54 with 10.3 seconds remaining. Bentonville had a chance to tie the game as Rogers missed two free throws, then Hemphill drove into the lane and hoped to be fouled as he hit a layup with 2.7 seconds left.

No foul was called, and Bentonville didn’t have another timeout to stop the clock again, allowing Central to escape.

Rogers had 17 points for Central. Hemphill led Bentonville with 20 points.
